It's official: Eastchester's Catherine Manning chooses Scranton

Eastchester senior Catherine Manning has verbally committed to the University of Scranton, The Journal News confirmed Wednesday evening. The 6-foot-1 hitter said she plans to play for the Royals next season.

Eastchester reached the Section 1 Class B championship two years ago with Manning, a Journal News Westchester/Putnam first-team all-star, leading the offensive attack. The Eagles were bumped up to Class A this season after having three more students than the class limit.

Scranton, which boasts just two 6-footers, could use Manning's height. The Royals will graduate just two seniors this year, so Manning should blend right in with the young roster.